Maintenance and servicing – One Stop Gardens 98197 User Manual

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SKU 98197

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brush Height adjustment

To adjust Sweeper brushes to the

best height, loosen the Height Adjust-

ment Knob (5) and push down on

the Height Adjustment Handle (69) to

raise. For best performance, adjust

the brushes so that they set 1/2”

down into the grass.

dumping the sweeper

The Sweeper can be dumped easily

without getting off of the rider or trac-

tor. Pull the rope forward to dump.
Always dump the Sweeper after each

use. Damp or wet grass and leaves

will cause damage to hopper if stored

for long periods of time.

Maintenance and

serVicing

Procedures not specifically

explained in this manual

must be performed only by a

qualified technician.

tO preVent

seriOus injury

frOM tOOl failure:

do not use damaged

equipment. if abnormal noise

or vibration occurs, have the

problem corrected before

further use.

cleaning, Maintenance, and

lubrication

befOre eacH use,

inspect the

general condition of the Lawn and

Leaf Sweeper. Check for loose

screws, misalignment or binding of

moving parts, cracked or broken

parts, damaged and any other condi-

tion that may affect its safe operation.
Add a few drops of light machine oil

to the brush shaft bearins twice a

year.
Remove wheels to clean gears ev-

ery two years. After cleaning, apply

an even coat of light grease. Do not

overtighten wheel bolt and nut upon

reassembly. Wheel must be free to

move in slot with height adjustment.

removing wheel

figure 11

1. Pop off Hub Cap (90) with a screw

driver (not included). Remove Jam

Nut (18), Hex Lock Nut and Washer

(19)-see figure 11.
When servicing Wheel gears, do not

remove both wheels at once. Re-

move one wheel at at a time to pre-

vent use of left-hand parts on right-

hand side.
Make note of all washers and rings.

The Drive Pin is located inside of the

ratchet gear. When reassembling the

ratchet gear and pin, fill the inside of

the gear with grease. Reassemble

the wheel and rotate it in both direc-

tions. The wheel should drive the

brushes only when turned in the for-